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So i have a gaming desktop that not the best or the newest. What takes up most of my drive space is games, updates, and software's. Im wondering if i should switch to linux and if linux will improve any performance for my main machine? If you believe i should switch what os should i go with or why or why not should i switch?

I mostly game and do mess with ollama/ai tools because i think that's cool. I want to do more things in the future but that might beyond my drive space?

What would you advise?

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[–] POTOOOOOOOO@reddthat.com 16 points 5 days ago (19 children)

You can bypass the TPM requirements for windows using Rufus to get Windows 11. There are tons of videos on how to do that.

That being said, I use Linux as a daily driver and love it. You can always test it out on a USB and decide if you want to install it. It won't run games well from a USB, but it at least will allow you to see what you like.

Either way good luck with your adventure and if you have questions this community is spectacular and really likes to help people!

[–] GrumpyCat@leminal.space 10 points 5 days ago (18 children)

My biggest problem right now it picking a linux destitution or os. There's so many how do i choose?

Also if anyone is wondering this machine is a overpriced prebuild i got because my parents forced me to pick a prebuild instead of building a pc.

[–] Ziglin@lemmy.world 1 points 5 days ago

I'm still going to ask how you ended up with a server CPU. Does it help with the tasks you do?

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